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katmondoo

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9. I almost died in 2000 from pneumonia

Reply to PennyK (Original post)

Thu Dec 13, 2018, 01:38 PM

Dec 2018

My sister-in-law brought me to the emergency room with my oxygen level so low I would have died in two more hours without help. I was in the hospital 3 weeks. I did not realize how bad I was at the time. My sister-in-law saved my life.

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I have pneumonia [View all] PennyK Dec 2018 OP

Get well, PennyK! PJMcK Dec 2018 #1

I got the shot last year and no pneumonia so now it's bronchitus. dae Dec 2018 #2

Best wishes! dawg day Dec 2018 #3

Hang in there. virgogal Dec 2018 #4

Pneumovax is recommended for all adults 65+ sdfernando Dec 2018 #5

Got mine awhile back ailsagirl Dec 2018 #6

Had It Twice In My Life ProfessorGAC Dec 2018 #7

Oh Dear! Alliepoo Dec 2018 #8

I almost died in 2000 from pneumonia katmondoo Dec 2018 #9

Thanks for the well-wishes PennyK Dec 2018 #10

Please take good care of yourself Leith Dec 2018 #11

Glad the meds are working. still sucks. Rest up, and take care of yourself. JHan Dec 2018 #12

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Get plenty of sleep. Fla Dem Dec 2018 #13

So sorry to hear that. I hope you feel better soon! smirkymonkey Dec 2018 #14